A small bow to honor the Seppun's compliment.Seppun Yuzu wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:00 pmHe blinks at the snap and nods, issuing a sounded, "Hai!"
"Questions." He nods again, searching deep in his mind the best course of action. He reminds of his older brother telling him how he managed to swoop the hearts of several ladies during a previous Imperial Winter Court, but can't quite remember the instructions. Nonetheless, he tries...
"B-besides being so... eto... pretty. What does Bayushi-san do?"
"Ah, Seppun-sama is as charming as he is observant. It is true, I have more to recommend myself than my good looks. My current assignment is Ryoko Owari Toshi, second largest city in the Empire." she offered.
This was, of course, a polite socially acceptable fiction. Ryoko Owari Toshi's population was higher than the capital, but no one would point THAT out.
"I serve in the Lightning Squad underneath Shosuro Jocho, the governor's son. If you are not familiar with the organization of Ryoko Owari Toshi's forces, the Lightning Squad are the new elite cavalry unit founded by Shosuro Jocho, meant to respond to emergencies in the city rapidly"
There was a certain pride in her voice in being a member of an elite squad at a young age.
"Perhaps Seppun-sama would care to tell me more about what the duties of governor of Chisei entail? I'm curious as to how you spend your days." she asked.